In God’s Time
Seven years. It’s a fitting number. Biblically, it represents completion. However, the number four was what was on my mind when I...
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Julie Osborne, also known as Oz, is a former editor, feature writer, and columnist for Current Publishing in Carmel, Indiana, as well as a published author in two Chicken Soup for the Soul editions. A year after her launch into the freelance world with her blog, Tales of Oz, she rescued a dog named Toto. Coincidence, I think not!
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- May 12, 2019
Pixie Dust
She is kind, sweet, and sprinkles joy wherever she goes — “Pixie Dust” just fits her. The title “Mom” does too. If I had to guess, Pixie...
- Mar 8, 2018
One Hundred — How did I get here?
It was not the plan. But here I am, finally discovering my calling -- I am a writer. As my gaze turns to the blank screen before me, I...
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- Nov 10, 2021
“No” in November
It’s that time of year again, and I can already feel the weight of the season slowly creeping in. No matter how many nights I’m snuggled...
- Feb 12, 2021
Want or Need?
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after...
- Feb 3, 2021
In My Name
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I...
- Feb 1, 2021
Provision or Prosperity?
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a...
- Jan 29, 2021
We Need Community
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19 NIV) We are not meant to travel this journey...
- Jan 28, 2021
Beyond Good
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. (Genesis 1:31 NIV) God...
- Jan 27, 2021
God Within Us
All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all...
- Jan 26, 2021
God With Us
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him “Immanuel” (which means "God with us”). (Matthew 1:23 NIV) God...
- Jan 25, 2021
Presence Among the Pages
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and...
- Jan 18, 2021
Break Up to Break Through
I’m not good with breakups. I don’t like endings, but sometimes they’re necessary to move forward – not only with people but also with...
- Jan 8, 2021
My Best Worst Year
It was the worst of times. It was the best of times. Yes, I’m talking about 2020. For many, it was a very difficult year – loss of jobs,...
- Sep 8, 2020
In Memory of Maya…
It's been a ruf year, not only for us but for Toto too. In January, he lost his best friend and walking partner, Maya. She had a sweet...
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